With 294 photographs from 1923 to 1926, mostly of Japan, on black paper pages, inside affixed paper corners. Mostly captioned in white hand-lettering throughout, a few of the photos are titled in ink. Photos measure from 1½"x2½" to 4½"x6" (most are 3¼"x5¼"). (Oblong album) 8x11, flexible black leather over cloth.
Terrific views of Japan mostly from 1925 to 1926, a few from 1923. In 1923, the worst earthquake in Japanese history hit the Kanto plain around Tokyo, with over 100,000 people killed and most of the building and structures destroyed. Includes photos from 1925 of the Imperial Hotel built by Frank Lloyd Wright, which survived the earthquake, making Wright a very well respected man in Japan. Other photos include: photos from 1923 showing some of the devastation caused by the earthquake including a photo of a large mound of human remains and bones, various views of Mt. Fuji, various rural and city scenes, the Gate to Miji Shinga Shrine, the 50 foot Daibutsu bronze Buddha statue, various temples and pagodas, various lakes, the Kegon and Urami Falls in Nikko plus other waterfalls, and many of a group of Americans traveling throughout Japan. Also, a few photos at the end show portions of Honolulu, Hawaii, Catalina Island, the Grand Canyon, and one of San Francisco (circa 1926) showing a group of people in front of the old sightseeing cable car "Gray Line" with Sutro Baths in the background.
Condition:
Rubbing and shelf wear to album exterior; a few of the photos heavily faded, some general age and toning wear, most are very good to near fine.